Sabalenka

July 3, 2025 4:04 AM

Normality returns to Wimbledon as Alcaraz and Sabalenka ease through

Carlos Alcaraz, Aryna Sabalenka and the end of London's tropical heatwave ensured that a sense of normality returned to the lawns of Wimbledon on Wednesday after two sweat-soaked days of shocks, although Jasmine Paolini's exit meant the surprises did not end. A stream of big names including Coco Gauff, Jessica Pegula, Alexander Zverev and Daniil Medvedev crashed and burned in the oven-like temperatures of the first round. So when Alcaraz walked on Centre Court to continue his bid for a third s...

March 5, 2025 10:17 AM

Tennis-Sabalenka swoons over new, faster Indian Wells court surfaces

World number one Aryna Sabalenka is enamored with the new surfaces at Indian Wells, the Belarusian believing the faster courts will play into her powerful game, while Carlos Alcaraz said he did not understand the reason for the change. Indian Wells, which has long been known for its gritty, slow hard courts, has been resurfaced this year by Laykold, the company that also provides surfaces for the Miami Open and U.S. Open, to make playing conditions more consistent. "I love them (the courts). T...

January 23, 2025 4:36 PM

Sabalenka grinds down Badosa to reach Australian Open final

Double defending champion Aryna Sabalenka overwhelmed Paula Badosa 6-4 6-2 with an impressive display of raw power to reach her third successive Australian Open final on Thursday. Top seed Sabalenka will meet the winner of second seed Iga Swiatek versus American Madison Keys, who face off in the second semi-final at Rod Laver Arena. Sabalenka will be bidding for her fourth Grand Slam title in the women's decider on Saturday. It was not the perfect game from the formidable Belarusian, however,...